Pugwash

This scam was mentioned in the I paper last week- it is all over the country. Police recommend that anyone affected immediately notify your insurance agencies. Also attend your local Police SNT meetings or Cuppa with a Copper informal sessions and report these incidents.

About 8 letters and small parcel arrived yesterday. Bank statements were a week late.

Years ago I was advised to book for Tai Chi at the leisure centre under their Silver user criteria. Was nor able to do it on line so went in person, they tried doing it on line but informed me that all spaces were filled. Turned out that as the participants came out of the class, they booked the next session on line using their phones before even exiting the centre. This meant potential new members never got a chance

if you are a legitimate collector you are obliged to wear an ID badge with the organisation/charity's details on and if my memory serves me correctly- the police need to be informed. Recall some years ago there was a local charity collection in ED and the organiser had to inform the police of dates/.areas etc and show some form of authorisation.

In Barry Road, it is not only the poor pavements and puddles, it is the dangerous tree roots which are hazards to buggies, wheelchairs/mobility scooters and pedestrians in general. My neighbour uses a mobility scooter and finds it difficult to negotiate the hump and uneven surface of the tree roots by the Plough PH (Barry Road side). I use a walking stick and some times a 3 wheel walking frame, and have the same problem balancing. A friend earlier in the year tripped over the tree roots of the tree outside St Anthony's School (Barry Road side) and laid there until someone could come t o her assistance. I would hate a treeless street but at times the council need to consider the needs of all residents. Although I am a car owner, I would not dream of parking in Lordship Lane etc - it is far easier to go by bus.

Meeting will be held in the Church area of Christ Church in Barry Road. 6.30 pm start. If you are concerned about crime, unsocial behaviour or scams etc in the area, please come along.

Hubby got fed up getting messages telling him that he had failed to attend - on checking it was a mistake as he had not booked in for a session anyway. With all the tech problems he cancelled his membership. Even though he has to pay more per swim, he goes to Forest Hill Pool where he can book in person at the time most convenient for him.

I do not know of any Pet Plan that covers the above. Ours covers illness/surgery/death and loss. Try ringing PDSA for advice or Cat Protection.

Have used this company for years in connection with our community centre and residents' association. Efficient and reasonable price. They also did the invitation cards for our silver wedding party.

I go to Adam's Hair in Dartmouth Road Forest Hill (opposite swimming pool), Had lowlights cut and blow dry for £75 a couple of weeks ago. Last time I had this done was £65,

Just had Niko around to fix some leaky taps. As always very reasonable re costs. Came around initially to check the problem and came back a couple of hours later with required replacements parts. All fixed in less than an hour. Prefers to be paid via cash.

Many state schools combine their 6th Forms and call them 'colleges' .My girls went to a 6th Form Consortium which was also called a college by some people. My grandson (now 20) went to a college at 16 in Bromley - was free tuition until he was 18 and after that his Mum had to pay.

Try Turners in Barry Road.

Is the 6th Form in a private or independent school? State 6th Forms will remain free.

Years ago the park keepers used to ring a bell to give notice of closing - they were the only people who could drive around the perimeter of the park. Park used to close 'at dusk' no idea now of time - check notice boards by gates.

My youngest was bullied at Sydenham (which i was not aware of until her form teacher rang me). Daughter decided to confront the bullies, and reported them to both form teacher and head of year. With the support of the school, she informed the bully's parents what she had endured and was not bullied again. This was many years ago and daughter is now a 38 year old teacher of pupils from 14 onwards. She looks out for signs of bullying and is ready to step in when necessary.

Many small businesses take cash only i.e some local cafes/shops/hairdressers in both ED and Forest Hill. As well as my card - always try to have around £10/£20 cash on me. Daughter in Sussex is trying to teach her 8 and 10 year old value of money and budgeting, finds it hard to demonstrate with hard cash as so few shops take cash where she lives. Ended up in getting those debt cards for children.

Private schools tend to break up end of June or first week of July

We went digital with our landline last autumn as heard that this was inevitable by 2025. Government/telecoms have now pushed this back to 2028. For the 3rd time in as many months. we cannot make or receive calls. Internet is working. Have tried ringing from mobile to number( 0800 800151} no answer. Family and friends worried that they cannot get hold of us. Hubby has tried on his mobile but no joy. Anyone else have this problem?. Would like to go back to the analogue system which was at least reliable but imagine that this is not possible.

Have received both Lib Dem and Green leaflets (Dulwich Hill ward). Both Labour and Conservatives have lots of money from donors funding their campaigns the other 2 parties have limited resources . Many years ago when Lib Dems were just Liberals - their election campaigns were funded primarily from income derived from jumble sales. I helped out at many of these events which took place at Emmanuel Church Hall (now Christ Church) and Dulwich Baths, They were the original recycling and anti landfill party.

We have been at the Gardens for years and although sometimes had to wait a couple of weeks for a routine appointment, other times I have been called in to meet nurse/pharmacist/GP within a couple of days. Recently I was unwell and hubby called 111 who then spoke to our GP, who called me back within an hour and organised an ambulance, Very impressed. Ended up in Kings for 2 weeks being operated on.

i can never seem to see the prices of their goods , although admit the display is always good.

Hubby went to TJC on Friday 28th and was told he could not have a routine test

Having lived in ED all my life, I agree that plane noise has increased but I only register it when it is particularly noisy (when normal road traffic is less) , I sit out in the garden during good weather, have friends/family around who do not live in London, Yes at times it is annoying but so is reviving cars/bikes , emergency vehicles, loud car music all which is more noticeable as live on a bus route.

Bromley Court Hotel is offering cream teas at a much cheaper price I am told.